Teaching Assistant – Fixed Term

Company: Priory Group
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Teaching Assistant – Fixed Term

Department: Education

Employment Type: Fixed Term – Part Time

Location: Roehampton – Hospital School

Compensation: £28,626 / year

Description

Roehampton – Hospital School £28,626 FTE Part-time – Fixed Term 22.5 hours per week

Roehampton – Hospital School has an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our team.

This role is offered on a part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week over 3 days. The salary for this role is £17,175 per annum.

Roehampton Hospital School provides education for inpatient adolescents (ages 11 to 18) recovering from mental health needs, including eating disorders.

Conveniently located in Roehampton, The Roehampton Hospital School benefits from excellent public transport links, including rail and bus services and easy access to major roads/motorways.

What you’ll be doing

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support students’ learning and attainment, helping to create an engaging and inclusive classroom environment. You will provide tailored support to individuals and small groups, enabling students to access the curriculum, participate confidently in lessons, and achieve their full potential. You’ll play an important role in promoting students’ independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion, encouraging positive relationships and helping every student experience success in their learning journey.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

For informal enquiries and visits, please contact the headteacher, Russell Cooper on RoehamptonHospitalSchool@priorygroup.com

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential for the role

  • The ability to engage, motivate and inspire learners with a range of needs.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • An understanding of the impact of mental health on young people.
  • Previous experience working with young people who have mental health needs.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

  • Free on-site parking (if available)
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
  • Access to development opportunities
  • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
  • Leadership & management development
  • Long service award
  • Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

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Posted: August 6th, 2026